Nurse Practitioner
Company: Harmony Foundation
Location: Estes Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Hiring Range: $54-$56 per hour Depending on Experience On call
pay- $160 On-Site Full Time Primary function: Diagnose, treat, and
plan health care for clients as applicable for specialty. Exercise
considerable medical judgment to determine the appropriate
procedure within scope of practice. Essential Functions : Assess
and monitor physical and emotional aspects of clients with
substance use disorders. Performs complete history and physical on
clients within 24 hours of admission. Prescribe medications
following established protocols, individualizing client care as
appropriate. Order, review, and respond appropriately to all
diagnostic lab results. Diagnose and provide medical management of
clients for acute care on call appointments as required. Perform
medication re-evaluations. Coordinate treatment efforts with the
Medical Director and Mental Health Providers to facilitate and
ensure optimal care of clients. As needed, provide primary care for
common medical conditions, including but not limited to: diabetes,
hypertension, thyroid disease, infectious diseases,
gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. Assist Medical Director,
Nursing Manager, and Nursing staff to meet the medical needs of the
clients. Provide ongoing guidance and education to Registered
Nurses and Heath Center staff. Provide education and prescribe
appropriate medication assisted treatment (MAT) when indicated.
Liaison with cooperating community medical services. As
appropriate, educate on the topic of nicotine cessation and its
relationship to substance use disorders. Perform diabetic
consultation. Presents case study analysis and staff education for
challenging medical and psychiatric cases. Review lab results and
ensure that detox orders match the results and are received in a
timely manner and treatment reflects the findings. Conduct
medication classes and discharge teaching sessions with clients as
needed to ensure their understanding of stress and anxiety
reduction techniques, sleep hygiene, appropriate use of
medications, exercise, nutrition, hydration, seeking appropriate
assistance and other wellness factors that promote healthy living
at home or at sober living facility. Present Recovery Education for
clients. Attend committee meetings as assigned. Provide input to
the development of departmental budget. Adheres to confidentiality
laws including 42CFR Part 2, HIPAA and HITECH as well as all
Harmony policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual
licensure. Openly and respectfully share and receive information,
opinions, concerns, and feedback in a supportive manner. Ability to
relate with detachment and empathy to clients and families. Ability
to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. Personal
maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Ability to function as a team member of the Medical department.
Authentic commitment to Harmony’s mission and vision, actively
working to further organizational objectives.
Keywords: Harmony Foundation, Loveland , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Estes Park, Colorado
